The mission of Literacy Programs of New Jersey (LPNJ) is to enable adult, native speakers of English, and those whose native language is not English, to acquire the necessary basic skills in reading, speaking, and writing English, thereby empowering them to participate more fully in the daily tasks of family, school, job and community.
Vision Statement
To be the leading provider of free adult literacy services in New Jersey and to be widely recognized by virtue of our values, programs and success.
Definition of Literacy
Skills that enable people to communicate in English.
Strategic Direction
Literacy Programs of New Jersey will meet the literacy needs of the adult population by providing: ♦ Free, individually-tailored programs with positive, measurable outcomes
♦ Quality, cost-effective small group programs ♦ Leadership on literacy issues ♦ Program-driven workshops for the literacy community ♦ Heightened responsiveness to literacy issues/needs among policy makers, funders, the media, business and others.
Literacy Programs of New Jersey will serve as the comprehensive resource for literacy by: ♦ Providing direct services to individuals ♦ Providing referrals, as necessary ♦ Placing special emphasis on serving the literacy mission of the public libraries and enhancing the value of the yearly assessment
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MaryEllen
Firestone, President
Director
East
Brunswick Library
Judy
Mansbach, Vice President
Director
Edison
Public Library
Gail
Slobodien, Vice President
Marketing
Specialist
Infinite
Computer Solutions
Jacqueline
Strat, Treasurer
CPA,
CIA
Ellen
Peterson, Secretary
Ann
Krieck-Carron
Teacher
Cheryl
Morton
Dun
& Bradstreet
Michael
P. Flanagan
Sr.
Staff Consultant
Verizon
Jean
A. Holtz
VP,
Marketing & Communication
New
Brunswick Development Corporation
Kenneth
Reisch
STAFF
Maria Nelson Special Events & Development Coordinator